American Governance Foundation Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Governance Foundation Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Governance Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, American Governance Foundation Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 60.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $935.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO STUDY AND PROMOTE POSITIVE REFORM OF AMERICAN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. TO THIS END WE UNDERTAKE PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH, JOURNALISM, AND PUBLIC MEDIA ESPECIALLY VIA PALLADIUM MAGAZINE, CONVENE MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PALLADIUM MAGAZINE - PALLADIUM MAGAZINE EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF GOVERNANCE AND SOCIETY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM, LONG-FORM ANALYSIS, AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY. IN 2022, WE CONTINUED PUBLISHING A QUARTERLY PRINT NEWSLETTER, WHICH COLLECTS THE BEST ARTICLES ON KEY THEMES AND UPDATES STAKEHOLDERS ON OUR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. 2022 PRINT EDITIONS INCLUDED CENTRALIZING SOCIETY, IMPERIAL FRONTIERS, GARDEN PLANET, AND SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITY. NEW LONG-FORM ARTICLES ARE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE EACH WEEK. ALL OF OUR ARTICLES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE WITHOUT PAYWALLS OR ADVERTISEMENTS. WE HAVE BEEN CITED BY PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNMENTAL AND NONGOVERNMENTAL FORA INCLUDING THE STATE DEPARTMENT, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE ATLANTIC, AND THE THE NEW YORK TIMES. 2022 SAW CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE QUALITY OF OUR IDEAS AND OF OUR AUDIENCE.
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC TRANSLATION- LAUNCHED IN 2022, THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC TRANSLATION PROVIDES STATESMEN AND SCHOLARS WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO INTERPRET THE CHINESE PARTY-STATE OF TODAY WHILE TRAINING A NEW GENERATION OF CHINA SPECIALISTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO GUIDE OUR RELATIONS WITH THE CHINA OF TOMORROW. THE CENTER MEETS THIS NEED THROUGH INITIATIVES IN TRANSLATION AND EDUCATION. THE CENTER LOCATES, TRANSLATES, AND ANNOTATES DOCUMENTS OF HISTORIC OR STRATEGIC VALUE THAT ARE CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN CHINESE. OUR INTRODUCTORY ESSAYS, GLOSSARIES, AND COMMENTARIES ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE THESE MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE AND UNDERSTANDABLE TO STATESMEN AND SCHOLARS WITH NO SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN CHINESE POLITICS OR THE CHINESE LANGUAGE.
REFACTORING AMERICAN STATECRAFT- THIS PROJECT STUDIES AMERICA'S ROLE IN THE WORLD AND ANALYZES LONGTERM U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND STRATEGY FROM FIRST PRINCIPLES WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING CAPACITY IN CRITICAL AREAS OF STATECRAFT. TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THESE QUESTIONS OF GRAND STRATEGY, THE PROJECT CONVENES PERIODIC MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND STUDIES WITH SCHOLARS, POLICYMAKERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS CRITICAL QUESTIONS OF GREAT POWER COMPETITION, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, AND ENERGY SECURITY, AMONG OTHER TOPICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matthew G Ellison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,793 |
Wolf Tivy President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $49,998 |
Christopher J Robotham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samo Burja Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $146,290 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,482,406 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,628,696 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,628,696 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,835 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,711 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $257,731 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,108 |
Payroll taxes | $75,718 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $314 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,390 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,847 |
Information technology | $27,295 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $34,284 |
Travel | $104,007 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $80,962 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,188 |
All other expenses | $767 |
Total functional expenses | $935,861 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,232,315 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,232,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,232,315 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,232,315 |